Course info

Course name, Analyzing Your Data: Relational Tests

Office of Research and Innovation Type of course Design and Data Analysis


About the course

Upcoming Classes

Class times are Eastern Time (UTC-05:00)

Class info 1

Nov 5 (Wed), 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Online

Class info 2

Nov 6 (Thu), 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Online

Description

Some statistical tests, like t-tests and ANOVAs, are essential for comparing two or more groups on a variable of interest. However, some research questions focus instead on how specific variables relate to each other. A simple correlational analysis will describe the degree to which two variables move in relation to one another. Going further, regression analyses can be used to model the relationship between two or more variables and make predictions about a variable of interest. The power of these tests is evident in their widespread use in research and industry, but with great power comes great responsibility. Join us as we review these relational tests to gain a better understanding of the statistical foundation and applications of each. A sample dataset will be emailed to participants ahead of the workshop to follow along during the presentation. Please download the dataset before the presentation and be prepared to run analyses in jamovi (https://www.jamovi.org/).

Objectives

  • Differentiate between correlation and regression tests
  • Choose the appropriate statistical test for your research question based on the qualities of your data (i.e., “assumptions”)
  • Understand, apply, and interpret correlational tests
  • Understand, apply, and interpret regression tests
  • Define the following concepts: correlation coefficient (r), regression equations, coefficient of determination (R2), predictor coefficient, line of best fit, and residuals

Prerequisites

None